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Consulting Manager - Financial Services, Risk Management - Financial Crimes Compliance: This position could be located in NY, NC, IL, VA.

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity  

Play a role defining the evolution of financial crimes compliance while helping financial institutions combat global illicit finance. Join our industry-defining team of professionals focused on anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, counter-terrorist financing, anti-bribery and corruption, and financial intelligence matters. We use unparalleled insights into financial crimes issues, gained through work with diversified financial institutions, to rebuild compliance programs, implement critical enhancements, and respond to regulatory attention. Your role will be driven by our clients’ needs and by your ability to develop new offerings and unique insights about the financial crimes compliance industry.  

You’ll work with colleagues, including career consultants, former industry professionals, veterans, regulators, governmental officials, intelligence analysts, and technology advisors. You’ll bring previous insight and experience. We’re committed to providing meaningful on-the-job coaching and training to further bolster your development.  

Your key responsibilities  

Fostering an innovative and inclusive environment while playing an active role in counselling and mentoring junior colleagues. Driving high quality work products within expected timeframes and budget. Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed on progress and outcomes. Building and growing relationships with financial institution clients and throughout the financial crimes compliance industry. Developing relationships across all EY practices to serve client needs. Understanding and being able to analyze key aspects of anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and other financial crimes regulations.  

Skills and attributes for success  

Managing teams with diverse backgrounds to deliver exceptional quality work to clients. Staying current on business and industry trends relevant to clients, including the latest regulatory developments, industry practices, and government and law enforcement focus on various financial crimes issues. Being innovative and creating thought leadership.  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and 5-6 (+) years of work experience with financial crimes issues from industry, consulting, or government; or a graduate degree and 4-5 (+) years of related experience

• A degree in political science, economics, finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline

• Analytical skills understanding money laundering trends, sanctions risk, and other financial crimes.

• Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Effective leadership, project management, and teamwork skills.

• An understanding of financial products and services related to depository institutions, wholesale banking, insurance, asset management, securities, financial technology, and private equity.

• A willingness to travel up to 100% to meet client needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience related to payment operations, processing of real-time settle networks, and/or experience with transaction monitoring, Know Your Customer, or sanctions screening technology systems.

• Prior experience in consulting preferred, not required.

• Demonstrated experience managing business development opportunities initiatives.

What we look for

You should be ready to contribute to multiple internal and external projects, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients, developing a brand as a subject matter advisor on financial crimes issues, participating in client development activities, and taking part in internal firm development, including recruiting, training, and other initiatives.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• The opportunity to develop management responsibilities among a portfolio of talent within a designated service line

• A collaborative environment where everyone works together to create a better working world

• Excellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job training

• An excellent team of senior colleagues, dedicated to managing and varying your workload

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.  

Join us in building a better working world. 

Apply now.

EY, an equal employment opportunity employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled), values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $113,700 to $208,500. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $136,500 to $236,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. * If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.*

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